November 28 / 14.10 Musselburgh

14.10

Good To Soft

CMS Cameron Mckenna And Close Brothers Handicap Hurdle (Go North Sea Pigeon Series Qualifier)

  • Prize money: £5281
  • 1m 7f 124y
  • Class 4
  • 10 runners
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CMS Cameron Mckenna And Close Brothers Handicap Hurdle (Go North Sea Pigeon Series Qualifier)

Runners: 10 runners

Type: Hurdle Turf

Surface: Turf

Weather: Partly cloudy

9/2 (Won)

  • Win: £2.38
  • Place: £1.10

Form: 372312 D BF

Last run: 33 days

W: 10st 6lb

6 yo Gelding

OR: 88

Form & Verdict
Gradual improver over hurdles and he won at Perth (2m, good) in September before a good second of 15 at Kelso (2m, good to soft) last month behind one who has followed up; that latest form has also been franked by the third and this 6yo could continue to progress; major player.
Place /
No / Draw
Date / Going /
Distance / Class
Time + Course Horse + Weight
Jockey / Trainer
Verdict Starting price

1st

1

24th May 2026

Good

2m 4f 189y

Class 5

15:37 Kelso

Heart Above

12st 0lb

J: Oakley Brown

T: Dianne Sayer

Won twice here in 2025 (2m/2m5f; good/good to soft) but hasn't run up to form on his last three starts, last time over 2m6f; others stronger.

10/1

7th

7

20th Apr 2026

Good

2m 6f 151y

Class 4

14:30 Kelso

Heart Above

11st 6lb

J: Ryan Mania

T: Dianne Sayer

Dual course winner (2m2f/2m5f) in the autumn; not in same form lately and untested over this far but back on a good mark and can't be ruled out.

10/1

9th

8

20th Mar 2026

Good To Soft

2m 1f 87y

Class 2

15:22 Musselburgh

Heart Above

11st 1lb

J: Ryan Mania

T: Dianne Sayer

Runner-up in this last year and he won two in a row at Kelso (2m2f/2m5f, good/good to soft) in the autumn; patchy form since but when pulled up at Kelso last time he was contesting the very competitive Morebattle Hurdle; drying ground will aid his cause and it will be no surprise if he runs well.

16/1

6/1

  • Place: £2.70

Form: 933/1- CD

Last run: 322 days

W: 12st 1lb

5 yo Gelding

OR: 111

Form & Verdict
Won at Catterick (1m7f, soft) in January on latest hurdle outing and he has plenty of good form here on the Flat and over hurdles, twice going very close on the Flat here this August (1m4f, good); in calculations.
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Time + Course Horse + Weight
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Verdict Starting price

2nd

2

(1)

27th May 2026

Good

1m 4f 23y

Class 6

16:50 Beverley

Freddy Robinson

9st 9lb

J: Ben Robinson

T: Brian Ellison

Sole win on the Flat came here over 1m2f in June 2024 and he's finished runner-up over this C&D on his last two outings; no reason why he can't go well again.

2/1

2nd

3

(3)

4th May 2026

Good To Firm

1m 4f 23y

Class 6

16:50 Beverley

Freddy Robinson

9st 8lb

J: Ben Robinson

T: Brian Ellison

Course winner who comes here on the back of a good second over C&D 11 days ago; can go well again eased 1lb.

11/4

2nd

7

(2)

23rd Apr 2026

Good

1m 4f 23y

Class 5

15:52 Beverley

Freddy Robinson

8st 11lb

J: Ben Robinson

T: Brian Ellison

Gained most recent win in handicap hurdle in December; beaten only 2l over C&D last week, taking Beverley record to 1423234; hasn't scored on Flat since June 2024 but looks a solid contender kept to this venue.

6/1

7/2

  • Place: £1.60

Form: 842212 D BF

Last run: 71 days

W: 11st 8lb

8 yo Gelding

OR: 104

Form & Verdict
Runner-up twice in a row over hurdles at Cartmel (2m1f, good/soft) in the summer before having wind surgery and winning over fences there (2m1f, soft); close second in chase at Kelso (2m1f, good) in September since; has a lower hurdle mark to work with and could play a leading role.
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No / Draw
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Distance / Class
Time + Course Horse + Weight
Jockey / Trainer
Verdict Starting price

9

27th May 2026

Good

2m 1f 46y

Class 5

18:38 Cartmel

Restandbethankful

10st 6lb

J: Peter Kavanagh

T: Lizzie Quinlan

Mixes chasing with hurdling and he's stuck on a losing run; last three efforts thoroughly underwhelming.

20/1

6

1st Apr 2026

Good To Soft

2m 0f 77y

Class 5

15:40 Sedgefield

Restandbethankful

11st 3lb

J: Sean Quinlan

T: Lizzie Quinlan

Course winner but it's now 16 starts since his last victory and he came in a remote fifth of seven over C&D on Boxing Day; he's not one to rely on.

9/1

8

25th Oct 2025

Good

2m 1f 14y

Class 5

14:45 Kelso

Restandbethankful

11st 1lb

J: Sean Quinlan

T: Lizzie Quinlan

Last win was at Cartmel in August 2024 (2m1f, soft); best run since when third over same C&D in July (good); bit disappointing last twice, but no surprise if he were to run well.

12/1

Form: 52232 BF

Last run: 64 days

W: 11st 11lb

6 yo Gelding

OR: 107

Form & Verdict
Not the force of old on the Flat and on a long losing run, but he finished placed at Perth in September in his first two handicap hurdles and there's every chance he'll be thereabouts once more.
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No / Draw
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Distance / Class
Time + Course Horse + Weight
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Verdict Starting price

5th

4

(1)

29th May 2026

Good To Firm

1m 3f 39y

Class 6

16:10 Carlisle

Ravenscraig Castle

9st 6lb

J: Andrew Mullen

T: Iain Jardine

Tailed off over hurdles last time but ran well in that code in March; he's on a handy mark on last year's best Flat form; not ruled out.

14/1

9th

12

17th Apr 2026

Soft

2m 0f 0y

Class 3

13:45 Ayr

Ravenscraig Castle

11st 2lb

J: William Maggs

T: Iain Jardine

Sole success in 17 runs over hurdles came at Perth last summer (2m, good); he's consistent but not progressive and was a well-held fifth in this last year off the very same mark.

20/1

4th

9

20th Mar 2026

Good To Soft

2m 1f 87y

Class 2

15:22 Musselburgh

Ravenscraig Castle

11st 1lb

J: Charlie Maggs

T: Iain Jardine

Sole win over hurdles, from 16 attempts, came at Perth (2m, good) last July; ran okay over C&D in January on his last two hurdle starts (good to soft) and is not ruled out each-way.

16/1

8/1

Form: 57PF-4

Last run: 20 days

W: 10st 6lb

6 yo Gelding

OR: 88

Form & Verdict
Very lightly raced and there's potential in his pedigree, but he hasn't shone in his first two handicaps and needs to raise his game today.
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Verdict Starting price

9

22nd Feb 2025

Good To Soft

2m 0f 190y

Class 5

17:05 Newcastle

Skiddaw

11st 0lb

J: Bruce Lynn

T: N W Alexander

Only his second completion in a handicap when beaten 8l into fifth at Musselburgh (good to soft); that was three months ago and he'll need a bit more here you would think.

10/1

Form: 085UP8

Last run: 15 days

W: 10st 2lb

6 yo Gelding

OR: 69

Form & Verdict
0-18 over hurdles and unable to get competitive this season; 15lb out of the handicap today and he'd be a shock winner.
Place /
No / Draw
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Distance / Class
Time + Course Horse + Weight
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Verdict Starting price

8

25th May 2025

Good To Firm

2m 2f 25y

Class 5

14:48 Kelso

Dont Look Back

10st 7lb

J: Peter Kavanagh

T: William Young Jnr

Won a Flat race in 2023 but is 0-21 over hurdles; tailed off on last two starts, admittedly in a maiden last time after four months off but he does not look a solid option; tongue tied first time.

33/1

8

25th May 2025

Good To Firm

2m 2f 25y

Class 5

14:48 Kelso

Dont Look Back

10st 7lb

J: Peter Kavanagh

T: William Young Jnr

Won a Flat race in 2023 but is 0-21 over hurdles; tailed off on last two starts, admittedly in a maiden last time after four months off but he does not look a solid option; tongue tied first time.

33/1

4

15th May 2025

Good

2m 0f 47y

Class 4

14:18 Perth

Dont Look Back

11st 4lb

J: Sean Quinlan

T: William Young Jnr

Won on the Flat in 2023 but is 0-20 over hurdles, including several chances off lowly handicap marks; difficult to enthuse over.

50/1

Form: 9-0522

Last run: 9 days

W: 10st 8lb

6 yo Mare

OR: 90

Form & Verdict
Lightly raced 6yo who showed improved form when second at Tramore (2m, yielding) last month and was beaten just a head at Limerick (2m, yielding) last Tuesday; there's room for improvement in her jumping but this Irish raider should be getting off the mark sooner rather than later.
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No / Draw
Date / Going /
Distance / Class
Time + Course Horse + Weight
Jockey / Trainer
Verdict Starting price

7th

9

18th Nov 2025

Heavy

2m 0f 0y

13:35 Limerick

Shes On Line

10st 0lb

J: G B Noonan

T: Eoin Christopher McCarthy

Runner-up at Tramore and this venue this time last year, both races over 2m on yielding ground; a long way below her best in outings in August/September, including at Listowel where several stablemates excelled; returned to form when going close against a well-backed favourite at Clonmel; leading chance with a reproduction.

5/1

2nd

11

23rd Oct 2025

Yielding

2m 0f 205y

14:52 Clonmel

Shes On Line

11st 4lb

J: Mr Andrew Burke-Ott

T: Eoin Christopher McCarthy

Runner-up at Tramore and Limerick this time last year, both races over 2m on yielding ground; needs to step up considerably on this season's form; ran poorly at Listowel, where several of her stablemates excelled.

10/1

11th

12

27th Sep 2025

Good To Yielding

2m 6f 0y

15:55 Listowel

Shes On Line

10st 13lb

J: Calum Hogan

T: Eoin Christopher McCarthy

Runner up twice at the end of last year at Tramore and Limerick, both over 2m on yielding ground; below best both starts this year and stamina to prove for this trip.

33/1

Form: 43-

Last run: 267 days

W: 11st 3lb

5 yo Mare

OR: 99

Form & Verdict
Third in a point (3m, soft) last December on second start, after which she was sold for £35,000, and she also showed ability earlier this year on first two rules outings (2m/1m7f, soft); it's possible a longer trip will be preferable but goes handicapping off a fair mark; not discounted.
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Time + Course Horse + Weight
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Verdict Starting price

5th

2

31st Mar 2026

Good To Soft

2m 6f 0y

Class 4

14:30 Newcastle

Snowrocco

11st 11lb

J: Ryan Mania

T: Adam Nicol

Won easily this winter over about 3m on good to soft at Newcastle and Musselburgh; fourth off revised mark at Market Rasen (2m4f, soft) was another good effort but tailed off at Musselburgh 11 days ago when most of the hurdles were omitted; needs to resume improvement in first-time cheekpieces.

8/1

12th

3

20th Mar 2026

Good To Soft

2m 7f 180y

Class 2

16:30 Musselburgh

Snowrocco

11st 10lb

J: Ryan Mania

T: Adam Nicol

Won at Newcastle (2m7f, good to soft) in December and followed up over this C&D (good to soft), again easily; having gone up the weights she was fourth at Market Rasen (2m4f, soft) last time but that was still a good run in a warm mares' handicap and she's one to consider today.

6/1

4th

5

17th Feb 2026

2m 4f 139y

Class 4

15:02 Market Rasen

Snowrocco

11st 8lb

J: Ryan Mania

T: Adam Nicol

Has improved following wind surgery this season, winning handicaps at Newcastle (2m7f, good to soft) and Musselburgh (3m, good to soft); went up 9lb for latest win, so facing stiff task here, particularly as she is down in trip.

6/1

Form: 8268-

Last run: 223 days

W: 11st 3lb

6 yo Gelding

OR: 99

Form & Verdict
Disappointing on handicap debut and final outing for Sandy Thomson at Ayr in April; however, he'd shown signs of promise when runner-up in a point and a maiden hurdle, and this lightly raced 6yo is not written off on his stable debut (remains in same ownership).
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Time + Course Horse + Weight
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Verdict Starting price

4th

1

2nd Apr 2026

Good To Soft

2m 5f 133y

Class 5

15:40 Kelso

Benefit Ben

12st 0lb

J: Ryan Mania

T: Adam Nicol

Won at Musselburgh (2m7f, soft) in December and returned to form at Sedgefield (2m5f, good) a fortnight ago, when he was narrowly in front when falling two out; won over hurdles here last May and he's on the shortlist.

5/2

1

19th Mar 2026

Good

2m 5f 28y

Class 5

16:40 Sedgefield

Benefit Ben

12st 0lb

J: Ryan Mania

T: Adam Nicol

He's failed to shine on his three starts since his chase win at Musselburgh in December, last time tailed off over hurdles here; however, he won three times last year, including over hurdles here, and is not written off.

5/1

10th

8

19th Feb 2026

2m 3f 188y

Class 5

15:43 Sedgefield

Benefit Ben

11st 10lb

J: Joshua Thompson

T: Adam Nicol

Three wins, the first over this C&D on soft, last year; hasn't been at his best on last two starts but has an each-way chance.

11/2

OUR TIP

16/1

Form: 42363/

Last run: 701 days

W: 11st 9lb

7 yo Gelding

OR: 105

Form & Verdict
Inconsistent on the Flat in recent months but has run a couple of good races and he's on a competitive mark judged on his hurdle form in autumn 2022; not ruled out on first jumps outing since that December.
Place /
No / Draw
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Distance / Class
Time + Course Horse + Weight
Jockey / Trainer
Verdict Starting price

10th

3

28th Nov 2024

Good To Soft

1m 7f 124y

Class 4

14:10 Musselburgh

Spantik

11st 9lb

J: Jamie Hamilton

T: Roger Fell

Inconsistent on the Flat in recent months but has run a couple of good races and he's on a competitive mark judged on his hurdle form in autumn 2022; not ruled out on first jumps outing since that December.

16/1

Non-runners

Bashful, Marty McFly

+o+e Accumulators

Payout
Exacta £17.80
Straight Forecast £15.32
Tricast £59.22
Trifecta £96.70

Selections

POSTDATA:

Heart Above

Telegraph:

She's On Line

SPOTLIGHT:

Restandbethankful

RP RATINGS:

Snowrocco

D Express:

Freddy Robinson

TOPSPEED:

Bashful

The Star:

She's On Line

Daily Record:

She's On Line

The Guardian:

Heart Above

Daily Mail:

Heart Above

Daily Mirror:

Heart Above

The Times:

Restandbethankful